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HAC Minutes-2009-09-1632400 PASEO ADE.L-ANTO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 (949) 493-1171 (949) 493.1053 FAX 1i1W SaWflancelpIs1t-all0� 01g MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 A. CALL TO ORDER AT 6:09 PM B. ROLL CALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL David Solt, Chairperson Jess Lopez Gila Jones, Vice Chairperson Joanne Marquez William Bonney Gene Ratcliffe Nancy Campman C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SAM ALLEVATO LAURA FREESE THOMAS W. HRIBAR MARK NIELSEN DR. LONDRES USO Sally G. Rather- 32802 Valle Road Space 34- Shared a letter with the Committee expressing displeasure with the Capistrano Mobile Home Park closure process. Ms. Rather requested an update on the status of the closure and Staff related that this item can come back as an agenda item, and will investigate updates being posted on the website. D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 22, 2009 Passed 7-0 E. OLD BUSINESS 1. Little Hollywood Phase II Update Laura Stokes Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator} Laura Stokes summarized the agenda report and gave financial details regarding the project. Committee members inquired about the cost of each coach from the manufacturer, the placement of the units, the potential for privacy screens, and if the City has had governmental opposition regarding the housing programs stringent regulations. Staff clarified that the cost of each coach from the manufacturer is approximately $65,000. Ms. Stokes and committee member Ratcliffe detailed that the units were placed close together due to access requirements, In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Kathleen Springer, Personnel Mar, ((��49� 44 1• a le t 4$rpig to e�tir t allg� tbe�Gity_ t��nlakeZ r�a�or1 rrangements to ensure accessibility to t ' �et1 �� t��`ik2 .19'4 d' Yl luC� l l Min [: II a 1" u `', Printed on 106% recycled paper Housing Advisory Committee Minutes September 16, 2009 Page 2 easements, and that privacy screens have not been proposed for the project and utilizing them may create further space concerns. Staff related that there has been no opposition to the City's affordable housing from government entities or housing advocates. Motioned to receive and file, Passed 7-0 2. The Groves at Williams Ranch Update (Laura Stokes, Housing/ Redevelopment Coordinator) Laura Stokes summarized the agenda report and details regarding the SB 18 requirements, meeting with the local tribe and their requests of the project, the prepared request for proposal for the project and the stages and timelines as the project moves forward. Committee members requested clarification on the Native American Monitoring, geotechnical requirements, financing possibilities for the project, the trail connection on the site, the possible extension of Junipero Serra Road, the Shea property, and the possibility of expediting the development process. Staff clarified that the monitoring would only occur if the ground was disturbed and if there is no need to excavate no monitoring will be necessary; however, it is not likely that there will be no need to excavate with our own project, given the unknown soil makeup and previous uses of the site. Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, related that the City will be looking to apply for four percent tax credits, which are anticipated to still be soft after entitlement. Mr. Dumhart discussed the likely location and use of the trail connection, and how the development process works and why it is not likely an expedited process will be possible. Mr. Dumhart additionally, clarified that Junipero Serra Road will never be extended because of the developments surrounding it and the location and history of the Shea property. F. SUB -COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS 1. Sub -Committee Comments - a. Grants (William Bonney, Nancy Campman, and Gila Jones) Sub -committee will meet with Habitat for Humanity to discuss possible investigation of grants for the San Juan Capistrano Project. b. Rehabilitation (David Solt and Joanne Marquez) No update. Housing Advisory Committee Minutes September 16, 2009 Page 3 c. Homelessness (Jess Lopez, Gila Jones, and Nancy Campman) Questions on Los Rios Park motion detector sprinklers, and relating that the sprinklers are not affecting the homeless, but affecting the families that are visiting the park. Requested that staff relate concerns regarding the sprinklers, lack of park hour signs, and locked bathrooms to Parks and Recreation. Update on iHope, and the group's ongoing search for property. d. RHNA(Gila Jones) Continued work on changing legislation to offer more options for meeting RHNA. Will investigate Irvine suit against SCAG and report back. e. Mobile Home Parks (Jess Lopez and Gila Jones) i. GSMOL Meeting -Related that 45 people attended the informational event to learn about Mobilehome Residency Law. Majority of attendees were San Juan Capistrano residents; however, there were attendees from outside the City as well, interested in the Law. ii. Related that AB 566 passed and is awaiting the Governor's signature. Status of AB 761 will be provided to Staff for distribution to the Committee via email. f. First Time Home Buyers (Gene Ratcliffe) Related that the market continues to be problematic for first time home buyer programs. g. Public Relations Advocacy (Joanne Marquez and David Solt) i. Legal boundaries in marketing preferences. Referenced HUD Marketing Plan, and will target those people least likely to apply. Current Marketing plans include mailing flyers to employers, schools, and utilizing the City's website to get the word out about the affordable housing programs. Requested business license list from staff for mailing. Sub -Committee will come back with graphics displaying the demographics of affordable housing applicants for Committee Review. G. ADJOURNMENT AT 7:53 PM TO NOVEMBER 18, 2009 AT 6 P.M. Housing Advisory Committee Minutes September 16, 2009 Page 4 Respectfully submitted, Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator J��- 15'assed and App oved November 18, 2009